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Healthy Holiday Habits for Expecting Mothers

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Healthy Holiday Habits for Expecting Mothers

December 4, 2025

The holiday season is a time for celebration and connecting with family and friends. But, if you are expecting, you may also feel the pressure of balancing all the festive traditions with the physical and emotional needs of pregnancy.


Jillian Henry, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, has a few realistic healthy holiday habits to help you feel your best while still enjoying the season.


Keep a Balanced Plate

When possible, fill half of your plate with fruits and half with vegetables. Enjoy your holiday favorites, including desserts, in moderation. No need to skip them entirely!

Stay Hydrated

Holiday foods are often salty, and indoor heating can increase dehydration. Keep a bottle of water with you, and consider adding electrolyte or flavor packets if that helps you drink more. And of course, avoid alcohol throughout pregnancy.

Prioritize Rest

Holiday schedules can be draining. Be sure to incorporate quiet time to rest and nap. Give yourself permission to say no to certain events or stay for shorter periods of time.

Body Movement

Movement supports energy circulation and mood. Try taking short walks after meals. Always remember to listen to your body and avoid overdoing it.

Manage Holiday Emotions

The holidays can be emotional and overwhelming. Here are a few ways to help you cope: deep breathing for 2-3 minutes, remind yourself you can say no without guilt, and don’t forget to ask for help with cooking, shopping or hosting events. Most importantly, focus on joy – not perfection. It’s okay if traditions look a little different this year.




Jillian Henry, NP, OB/GYN

March Is Endometriosis Awareness Month... Dr. Delhomme Discusses

March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it.


Endometriosis is a condition affecting a woman’s uterus – the place where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. The growth of the tissue outside of the uterus can cause pain, infertility and heavy periods. Endometriosis may affect more than 11% of American women between 15 and 44 and can develop in any girl or woman who has a menstrual cycle.


Women with endometriosis may experience a variety of symptoms which may include heavy/painful menstrual cycles that worsen over time, pain in the intestine or lower abdomen, bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods and stomach (digestive) problems especially during menstrual periods.


“If you are experiencing any of these symptoms” says Dr. Damian Delhomme, OB/GYN, “talk with your OB/GYN.”


 


Dr. Damian Delhomme, OB/GYN

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